The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), University of Cape Coast (UCC) chapter has launched its maiden Professional Week to celebrate administrators at UCC.

The event, which began on 1st July and is scheduled to end on 7th July 2024, is under the theme:Advancing Good Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership in Ghanaian Higher Education Institutions for Sustainable."

The Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, who performed the official launching ceremony, charged administrators, especially those in the universities and other higher educational institutions, to commit their time to continuous professional development due to contemporary issues and challenging trends confronting educational management and administration in the 21st century. 

Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, Registrar of UCC (with microphone) launching the week-long celebration with some members of the association

The President of GAUA-UCC, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, in an address, underlined the need for university administrators to strive for excellence in the discharge of their responsibilities.

 "Our association", he pointed out, " has always been at the forefront of promoting best practices in university administration, fostering professional development and creating a platform for network and collaboration."

He said the Professional Week Celebration was a testament to the unwavering commitment to the aforesaid goals.

President of GAUA-UCC, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku

The launch was also attended by some Directors of the UCC.

Major activities of the Professional Week Celebration include a Symposium on continuous professional development, an inter-directorate Cooking Competition, and a donation.

There would also be an adventurous trip to Cote d'Ivoire by the members.

The association seized the chance to outdoor its official polo shirts for the celebration.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC